Medical Laboratory Technician
BHS Baptist Healthcare System
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Job Description:
Medical Laboratory Technician
Full time, 5:30pm-7:00am – 3 days a week with weekend rotations
Prepares, performs and records testing procedures in accordance with established criteria as assigned with any or all the sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
Job Duties:
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the coordinator.
Participate in Laboratory Quality program. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Perform tasks at an acceptable pace to ensure the prompt reporting of accurate patient results. Communicates the status of pending work to the on-coming shift.
Requirements:
Associate’s degree of applied science in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science.
Preferred Requirements:
Certification as MLT (AMT), MLS (ASCP), CLT (NCA) or equivalent preferred.
Benefits
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Summary
Perform laboratory tests, handle specimens, maintain records, and ensure accurate patient results.
Job title
Medical Laboratory Technician
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site in Paducah, KY; no remote work specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Paducah, KY, USA